Title VI

As a major provider of public transportation whose employees have extensive daily contact with the public, the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA), who operates Tri-Rail, recognizes its responsibility to the community which it serves and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination. SFRTA/Tri-Rail works to ensure nondiscriminatory transportation.What is Title VI?

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance. Specifically, Title VI provides that “no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” (42 U.S.C. Section 2000d).

Protections of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA/Tri-Rail) operates its programs without regards to race, color or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Any person who believes he or she have been subjected to discrimination under Title VI, may file a written complaint with the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, Administration Department.

A complaint may be filed directly with the Federal Transit Administration by filing a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590.

If this information is needed in another language, please contact 1-800-TRI-RAIL (874-7245).